Project Manager - Sustainable Agriculture

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Established as a Charitable Trust on 27 November, 1969, WWF India set out with the aim of reducing the degradation of Earth’s natural environment and building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. In 1987, the organization changed it's name from the World Wildlife Fund to World Wide Fund for Nature India. With five decades of extensive work in the sector, WWF India today is one of the leading conservation organizations in the country.

Job Description

Given the current context and the recognition of the interconnectedness between water bodies and the agricultural ecosystem within the Nalsarovar wetland catchment area, it is essential to address the potential negative impact of cotton production on wetland quality and associated biodiversity. While it is widely acknowledged that cotton production can have adverse effects on wetlands, the precise understanding of how sustainable crop production practices can effectively mitigate these effects and contribute to the ongoing functionality of wetland ecosystems remains limited. Consequently, in light of this knowledge gap, the proposed project aims to work with multi-stakeholders in the wetland systems to enhance water flow and improve the health of the primary wetland. Simultaneously, the project also seeks to ensure the sustainable production of cotton within the agricultural sector. By doing so, it strives to strike a balance between maintaining agricultural productivity and preserving the ecological integrity of the wetland ecosystem. The state of connectivity to the primary wetland and some of the critical satellite wetlands is another critical aspect that needs to be understood, as that has a bearing on the health of the wetlands.

The primary objectives of the project are to:

• Enhance wetland conservation efforts through the promotion of sustainable cotton and agricultural practices.
• Implement initiatives to mitigate the environmental impact of agricultural activities on wetland ecosystems.
• Foster community engagement and awareness regarding the importance of wetland conservation.

Job Responsibilities

Project Planning including managing budget and Strategy

• Develop a comprehensive project plan, timelines and resource requirements adherence to agreed proposals.
• Develop and manage project budget in coordination with team to ensure the efficient utilization of budget.
• Formulate strategies to support partner institution to integrate key aspects of the project such as Good Agronomic Practices and Better Water Management into WWF priority in state of Gujarat.

 Collaboration with Implementing partner and Project Team

• Collaboration with the partners and provide guidance wherever necessary to ensure timely delivery of the project activities by fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Participate in team meetings and inform team members about the project progress from time to time.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Oversee the execution of data collection including setting up a baseline and regular monitoring of baseline to see the changes on agreed KPI’s such as Chemical, Water Use and Livelihood.
• Helping the team in analysis of the results from the data collection and guiding the team to make changes in implementation strategy to achieve project KPI’s if needed.
• Reporting the project progress as per the agreed WWF International format.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Identify the key stakeholders in Government Departments including Agriculture and Forest or figuring out the opportunity to leverage government scheme to scale up project objectives.
• Identify the private companies to establish the supply chain with the projects.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors with management or Masters degree in Agriculture, or a related field.
• 7-10 years’ experience in project management, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, sustainable cotton farming, and agricultural best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in relevant areas such as ecosystem services, agriculture, sustainable production and biodiversity.
• Demonstrated experience of having held leadership positions and managed teams.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills (spoken and written) in English language
• Knowledge of wetland ecosystems and environmental conservation is desirable.
• Communication skills (spoken and written) in Gujarati

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